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Recent Examples of tween
Using it reminds me of my carefree tween years, even if those were a bit rocky.
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Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
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Keep too-cool tweens and teens engaged in crafts this summer with a 41% off paint-by-numbers kit large enough to adorn their bedroom wall, a $15 jewelry-making dish, and all the bracelets with a $12 bracelet-making kit.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
More mature tweens and teens might feel more comfortable on board, and kids in that age group are occasionally on board during summer breaks.
—Sherri Eisenberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
McNamara said library patrons will notice new furniture in the teen/tween section of the library that was installed while the library was closed for repairs from Feb. 19 to April 30.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 7 June 2025
Who?, too Best Early Amazon Prime Day Toy Deals for Tweens and Teens
Keep too-cool tweens and teens engaged in crafts this summer with a 41% off paint-by-numbers kit large enough to adorn their bedroom wall, a $15 jewelry-making dish, and all the bracelets with a $12 bracelet-making kit.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 27 June 2025
More mature tweens and teens might feel more comfortable on board, and kids in that age group are occasionally on board during summer breaks.
—Sherri Eisenberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2025
McNamara said library patrons will notice new furniture in the teen/tween section of the library that was installed while the library was closed for repairs from Feb. 19 to April 30.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
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Not even teenagers yet, Ebel’s sons would be taking ground balls and shagging in the outfield during batting practice before the start of Dodger games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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The teenagers and young adults who volunteer at The Awareness Project were also upset about the likelihood that the nonprofit will close.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The podcast tells a great story that will engage all ages—but especially kids interested in outer space (and what kid isn’t?).—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The watch incentivizes kids to charge and wear their smartwatch with a gaming platform called Fitbit Arcade, and includes data in the very reasonable $10/month subscription plan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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The World Health Organization says that 81 percent of adolescents worldwide do not get enough physical activity, noting that rates of sedentary behavior in young people tend to rise as their country develops economically.—
Henry Abbott,
The Atlantic,
12 July 2025
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Another study said that the monthly antidepressant dispensing rate for adolescents and young adults increased to 66.3 percent between 2016 and 2022 — a number that jumped by 17 percent per month in 2020 alone.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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The youngster is likely destined for the American League for his first taste of professional hockey, which isn’t a bad thing.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Maryland prosecutors from across the state have consistently echoed the frustrations of our constituents who have all but given up any hope of justice being served when juveniles commit crimes.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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The young man, described as a juvenile and identified only as Mohammad A, is charged with supporting a foreign terrorist group, Islamic State, and aiding another suspect in prepping for the attack.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Gabriel Byrne shows up as a nasty villain known as the Chancellor, who has kidnaped the adorable moppet Ella (Ava Joyce McCarthy) and whisked her off to a bucolic Alpine village where a society of ruthless killers are able to raise, and train, their children in peace.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
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The Girl with the Needle portrays that girl as a blonde moppet named Erena (Avo Knox Martin) to whom Karoline becomes a surrogate mother.—
Esther Zuckerman,
TIME,
6 Dec. 2024
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Dear Eric: My kiddo is hardworking, makes friends everywhere and is working on her third advanced degree.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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In fact, experts say that a kiddo playing alone is beneficial for their development.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
2 July 2025
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These safety precautions might be obvious, but reminders for pool safety (even small kiddie pools) are important.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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Plants can also be placed in a small kiddie pool filled with just a couple of inches of water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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